Dermatology is one of the branches of medical science and this field of medicine is related to pathology and physiology of the nails, hair and skin. Some of the medical treatments offered by professionals in this field are cryosurgery, dermaplanning, dermabrasion, chemical peel, treatment of sun-damaged or aged skin, acne scar removal, etc…

This is the reason why many professionals are opting for building a career in dermatology since it has turned out to be a lucrative option. If a candidate wishes to become a dermatologist, he/she will have to take up course pertaining to the field at the PG level after completion of MBBS course from a medical college.

Dermatology course details:

A number of medical institutions in the nation are now offering UG and PG courses in dermatology and candidates, who wish to become dermatologists will have to take up diploma or degree course at the PG level of medicine. As far as eligibility for getting into the dermatology course at the PG level is concerned, candidates must initially complete their MBBS from an institution approved by Medical Council of India.

Prominent institutions for dermatology courses in India:

The names of some of the popular institutions offering Dermatology course in the nation are given below:

• SRM University

• NRS Medical College, Kolkata

• Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University

• NTR University of Health Sciences

• Department of Dermatology – Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences

• Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Delhi University

• Government Medical Colleges & Hospital (Chandigarh)

• Skin Institute & School of Dermatology, New Delhi

Career options in dermatology:

After completion of course in dermatology, professionals can join as dermatologist in government dispensaries, nursing homes and private hospitals. These professionals can also set up their own clinic and after gaining considerable experience in India, professionals in this field can also try for job opportunities in foreign countries since dermatologists are in great demand in many foreign countries.

Government jobs for Dermatologists in India:

When it comes to government jobs for professionals in the field of dermatology, there physicians can find job opportunities in a number of government-run hospitals functioning in the nation. Also, they can take up teaching as their profession by looking for teaching positions in government-run medical colleges. Many government hospitals, frequently issue notification calling for applications from eligible candidates for the position of resident physician from the field of dermatology and these professionals are also paid well. Recently, Government Medical College and Hospital at Chandigarh, invited applications from eligible candidates for the position of Senior Resident and for this position, dermatology is one among the different medical specialties for which dermatologists were invited by this hospital. Not only hospitals and colleges, some of the public sector organizations like Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and other organizations in this field also recruit dermatologists for offering immediate care to their employees in the case of any emergency while on work.

Thus, dermatology is a medical specialty that can open up career options for MBBS professionals after completion of their dermatology course at the PG level.